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C9500-32C-A
CATALYST 9500 32PORT 100G ONLY ADVANTAGE
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C9500-32C-A Overview
C9500-32C-A is a high-performance, rack-mount enterprise switch built on a robust, modular architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. Designed with a focus on scalability and reliability, it offers flexible power options via an AC power supply and features 32 fixed 10/100/1000 copper ports complemented by 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports for optimized connectivity.
Engineered to excel in core, aggregation, and branch deployments, the Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-A supports virtual stacking to enhance overall switching capacity, ensuring high throughput and efficient network performance. Its advanced design makes it ideal for high-demand use cases where superior routing, security, and management are essential.
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C9500-32C-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C9500-32C-A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 32 fixed 10/100/1000 copper ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 480 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 960 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-A
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12.0 inches
- Weight
- 11 lbs
C9500-32C-A Use Case
Cloud Data Center Spine Aggregation with C9500-32C-A
In a multi-tenant cloud provider environment, network architects deploy the Cisco Catalyst 9500 32-port 100G (C9500-32C-A) as a spine switch to aggregate leaf switches over 100G uplinks. The high-density, fixed-configuration platform delivers non-blocking, low-latency performance and advanced telemetry. Outcome: scales to 6.4 Tbps of east-west traffic, simplifies operations via automation APIs, and ensures consistent SLAs for hundreds of virtualized tenants.
AI/ML High-Performance Fabric for Data Analytics
A financial services firm running large-scale AI model training uses Catalyst 9500 32-port 100G devices to interconnect GPU clusters over a leaf-spine topology. Leveraging 100G uplinks and Cisco Silicon One silicon, the solution provides line-rate deterministic throughput and microsecond-level latency. Outcome: accelerates model convergence by 30%, supports in-network telemetry for real-time performance tuning, and reduces TCO through a power-optimized, high-density footprint.
5G Edge Core Backhaul and Network Slicing
A telecom operator implements C9500-32C-A switches at multiple edge PoPs to aggregate 5G base stations and enable network slicing. With integrated EVPN-VXLAN, segment-specific QoS, and hardware-accelerated MPLS, the platform ensures secure, low-latency backhaul. Outcome: supports dynamic slice provisioning for eMBB and URLLC services, guarantees sub-1 ms latency, and streamlines zero-touch deployment for edge-to-core 100G connectivity.
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Product Comparison Table 
 C9500-32C-A |  C9500-40X-E |  C9500-24Q-E |  C9500-24X-E |  C9500-24X-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.0 inches | 12.5 inches | 18.9 inches | 12.8 inches | 18.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Lite | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C9500-32C-A | C9500-40X-E | C9500-24Q-E | C9500-24X-E | C9500-24X-A |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | 40 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 32 fixed 10/100/1000 copper ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | N/A | 24 x 40Gb QSFP+ ports; 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 fixed 10G SFP+ ports, 4 fixed 40G QSFP+ uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | N/A | 630 W | 350 W | 370 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C-A | Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-E | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24X-A |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 9600 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 9600 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 960 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 11 lbs | 17.8 lbs | 25.6 lbs | 20 lbs | 44 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Marcus Donnelly
4
Rock-solid performance for data center aggregation. Scales well under sustained loads.
B
Brian Whitaker
5
Reliable core switching with strong throughput. Ideal for enterprise networks.
L
Logan Pierce
5
Deployment was clean and performance has been flawless so far.
N
Nathan Brooks
4
High-capacity switching that delivers predictable results.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 9500 32PORT 100G ONLY ADVANTAGE (C9500-32C-A)?
The Cisco Catalyst 9500 32PORT 100G ONLY ADVANTAGE (C9500-32C-A) is a fixed-core enterprise switch offering 32 native 100 Gbps ports with advanced network automation, security, and analytics.
How many ports and what speeds does the C9500-32C-A support?
The C9500-32C-A provides 32 fixed 100 Gbps QSFP28 ports, delivering a total non-blocking throughput of 6.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 950 Mpps.
Which software license is included in the C9500-32C-A Advantage package?
The C9500-32C-A includes the Cisco DNA Advantage license, which provides advanced automation, analytics, segmentation, and threat protection.
What are the key security features of the Catalyst 9500 32PORT 100G Advantage?
It features AES-256 MACsec encryption, TrustSec segmentation, Encrypted Traffic Analytics, and Cisco Secure Boot for comprehensive traffic protection and policy enforcement.
How does the C9500-32C-A integrate with Cisco DNA Center?
It integrates natively with Cisco DNA Center for intent-based provisioning, policy enforcement, automated troubleshooting, and full lifecycle management.
What high availability features does the C9500-32C-A offer?
The switch supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, Stateful Switchover (SSO), and In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU) for zero-downtime maintenance.
Which virtualization technologies are supported on the C9500-32C-A?
It supports Cisco SD-Access, VRF, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping for scalable multi-tenant architectures.
What are the typical power and cooling specifications?
Typical power consumption is 345 W (no optics), with support for 650 W field-replaceable AC or DC power supplies and front-to-back or back-to-front airflow.
How can I manage and configure the Catalyst 9500 32PORT 100G Advantage?
Management options include Cisco IOS XE CLI, Web UI, RESTCONF/NETCONF APIs, SNMP, and full integration with Cisco DNA Center.
What deployment use cases are ideal for the C9500-32C-A?
It is ideal as a data center leaf or campus core/aggregation switch for high-density 100 GbE connectivity, microservices, and multi-tenant deployments.
Which optical transceivers are compatible with the 32-port 100G switch?
It supports Cisco QSFP28 transceivers, including SR4, LR4, ER4, ZR, and BiDi modules for distances from 100 m to 80 km.
What total throughput and packet forwarding rate can I expect?
The C9500-32C-A delivers 6.4 Tbps of switching capacity and up to 950 Mpps forwarding rate for line-rate performance on all ports.
How does the C9500-32C-A differ from the Cisco Catalyst 9300 series?
Compared to the 9300 series, the C9500-32C-A offers higher port density, native 100 GbE support, greater throughput, and DNA Advantage licensing.
What warranty and support options are available?
It includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty and offers Cisco Smart Net Total Care for 24x7 global support, hardware replacement, and software updates.
In which environmental conditions does the switch operate?
It operates in temperatures from 0 °C to 45 °C, relative humidity of 5–85% non-condensing, and conforms to NEBS, FCC, and CE standards.